EXCEL BLACK LABEL
AVAILABLE IN CANADA ONLY
Photo courtesy of Country Stoves & Sunrooms, East Aylesford, NS Canada
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Black Label
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IF IT AIN’T BROKE, WHY FIX IT?
Home construction has evolved since EXCEL was originally developed thirty-five years ago. Customer expectations have evolved along with it. Today’s customers expect that their homes will be sealed airtight and insulated at every possible penetration.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT IN THE PRODUCT?
- The UL listing label is now black.
- EXCEL Black Label contains 30% more insulation. It’s denser, not thicker, so it still has a 1″ wall.
- Leveling clips are included at the bottom of every length and elbow. They help align sections during assembly to ensure they’ll be straight once they’re stacked. No more compressing insulation between the lengths to align the pre-punched holes. Just stack the lengths, align the seam, the holes will line up and lengths are dead straight, every time.
- The bead on Black Label is more pronounced. It adds rigidity, making the connections more solid.
(ERSA, ERSCA, ERST, ERSF, or ERSF10)
(if that’s possible)
COMPATIBILITY
CLASSIC EXCEL AND BLACK LABEL
Components designed for use with Black Label have a -X (e.g. XC-6EL48-X) at the end of their product code and the packaging label is gold in color. This makes them easy to identify and separate when necessary. Installations of Black Label will take less time to complete and use fewer parts. The finished installations will be better sealed, better insulated, and respond to the needs of modern home construction.
As shown in the chart below, Black Label lengths, elbows and tees cannot be mixed with the current (Classic) EXCEL due to different listing agencies. The current EXCEL is listed with Intertek and Black Label is listed with UL. The different listing agencies cannot approve the products for use together. Therefore, the transition to Black Label is imminent.
You can currently continue ordering Classic EXCEL, but a final order date will eventually be announced. We’re excited about the opportunity that Black Label brings to the market and will do everything in our power to facilitate the transition.
Technical Information
CERTIFICATION
EXCEL-X has been tested and listed to the UL-103HT and
ULC-629 chimney standards by Underwriter Laboratories UL
file # : MH16722:
- UL 103HT – The standard for solid and liquid fuel chimneys installed in the USA.
- Along with many other tests the UL 103HT Standard requires the chimney to withstand three 10 minute chimney fires at 2100°F (1150°C).
- Listing #3L72
- ULC S-629 – The standard for solid and liquid fuel chimneys installed in Canada.
- Along with many other tests the ULC S-629 Standard requires the chimney to withstand three 30 minute chimney fires at 2100°F (1150°C).
- Listing #3L72
Clearance to Combustible Materials
2” clearance except in areas protected by factory-built supports certified for reduced clearance. EXCEL-X round and square supports permit the chimney to be installed with approximately 1 inch of clearance – in the area shielded by the support.
Applications
EXCEL-X chimney is suitable for use on appliances that burn:
- Wood
- Oil
- Coal
- Gas
- Charcoal
- It is specifically engineered for wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and residential furnaces.
Allowable Flue Gas Temperatures
- Max Continuous 650°C (1200°F)
- Brief Forced Firing 925°C (1700°F)
- Tested To 1150°C (2100°F)
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Flue | .016” 304 stainless steel |
| Casing | .016” 434 stainless steel |
| Seam | Interior and exterior seams are continuous seam welded |
| Insulation | ICC “Thermoplus” blanket |
| Wall thickness | 1” |
| Paint | All black EXCEL-X components are painted with Forrest “Stove Bright” flat black paint |
Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR EXCEL
Industrial Chimney Company (ICC) warrants its EXCEL chimney systems to be free from functional failure due to defects in material or workmanship for as long as the original consumer owns the chimney system. This warranty provides for replacement of any components which fail as a result of normal use on a residential fireplace, wood burning stove, furnace or boiler and includes replacement of any components damaged as a result of a chimney fire. (Note: Chimney fires are dangerous and preventable. We strongly encourage you to have your chimney cleaned regularly.) ICC warrants all stainless steel chimney components against perforation as a result of corrosion. This warranty does not cover damage caused to the building by chimney fires or misuse of the product.
No claims under this warranty will be honored unless ICC is notified of the potential claim and is given the opportunity to have one of its agents examine the chimney prior to replacement.
ICC will only be responsible for repair or replacement of any components found to be defective under this warranty. In no event shall ICC be responsible for any incidental or consequential damage caused by defects in the EXCEL chimney system.
During the first ten years of the warranty ICC will provide replacement chimney components at no charge. During the balance of the warranty ICC will provide replacement chimney components at 50% of the current retail price at the time of the warranty claim.
ICC will not be responsible for labor of any kind required in the removal or replacement of an EXCEL system replaced under this warranty.
These chimneys are designed to vent residential heating oil, untreated wood, low sulphur coal, and natural or LP gas. They are designed to operate at a continuous temperature of 650°C (1200°F) or less. They are not designed to vent condensing oil or gas appliances. This warranty is void if the chimney is used in an application for which it is not designed.
The EXCEL systems must be installed according to the Installation Instructions included with every system at the time of purchase. If you do not have a set of installation instructions, they are available free upon request. This warranty is void if the chimney is not installed according to the installation instructions.
This warranty may not be extended or modified by our agents or representatives. This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or guarantees, of any kind.
